Rock Climbing day camps are offered by Cornell's outstanding Outdoor Education program (COE). All day camps feature two climbing sessions per day and run Monday-Friday. Climbing sessions are held on Cornell's Kay Bouldering Wall and Lindseth Climbing Wall in Ithaca, New York, the largest real rock indoor climbing wall in North America. Each session features two hours of climbing instruction by COE's experienced instructors. Campers learn the skills, techniques and strategies needed to become accomplished climbers. Campers will also travel to the Hoffman Challenge Course for adventure and instruction on the high ropes course. They may also learn to set up a Tyrolean Traverse and cross Beebe Gorge high above Fall Creek in Cornell's Plantations.

Rock climbing is an exciting and physically engaging sport, so some rest time is needed during the day as well. During these breaks from climbing, campers will explore the fields, forests, and gorges of Ithaca, learning some outdoor skills and local natural history from COE's talented instructors. All campers receive a FREE Cornell camp T-shirt. Cornell also offers residential rock climbing camps.

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Camp Information

Check-in
Check-in will be held in the lobby of Bartels Hall on Monday morning. A camper orientation will be held following check in, after which camp counselors will take campers to the first instructional session. Refer to the camp itinerary (above) for exact time.

Facilities
Campers utilize Cornell's Kay Bouldering Wall and Lindseth Climbing Wall, the largest real rock indoor climbing wall in North America. Campers eat lunch in a world class dining hall (RPCC) and have access to recreational athletic fields. Cornell also boasts the Friedman Center (a brand new strength and conditioning facility), swimming pools and a full-time training staff.

What to Bring
Plenty of practice clothes and a water bottle.

You can request more information from the Cornell Summer Sports School by phone at:  

607.255.1200

by e-mail at: camps@cornell.edu